Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun a methyl radical with a hydroxyl group replacing one of the hydrogen atoms.
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- noun organic chemistry, especially in combination The
univalent radical HO-CH2-
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- noun a methyl with hydroxide replacing the hydrogen atoms
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Examples
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By blocking the enzyme HMG Co-A reductase hydroxymethyl glutaric acid-CoA reductase which is responsible for transforming HMG to mevalonate.
Anatomy of a statin ad | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2009
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When cotton sleepwear has been treated with flame retardants, this typically is done with tetrakis hydroxymethyl phosphonium THP salts, which are said to be both effective and safe from a general health stand-point.
HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005
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When cotton sleepwear has been treated with flame retardants, this typically is done with tetrakis hydroxymethyl phosphonium THP salts, which are said to be both effective and safe from a general health stand-point.
HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005
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When cotton sleepwear has been treated with flame retardants, this typically is done with tetrakis hydroxymethyl phosphonium THP salts, which are said to be both effective and safe from a general health stand-point.
HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005
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When cotton sleepwear has been treated with flame retardants, this typically is done with tetrakis hydroxymethyl phosphonium THP salts, which are said to be both effective and safe from a general health stand-point.
HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005
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It can even distinguish between a methyl and a hydroxymethyl group.
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One of the most common buffers used in molecular and cell biology labs is "Tris," short for a base called tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane.
ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science Abel Pharmboy none@example.com 2010
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It can even distinguish between a methyl and a hydroxymethyl group.
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The original compound that was isolated is pyridoxine, named due to its structural similarity with pyridine, but possessing an additional hydroxymethyl group in the para position.
unknown title 2009
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The original compound that was isolated is pyridoxine, named due to its structural similarity with pyridine, but possessing an additional hydroxymethyl group in the para position.
unknown title 2009
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